In case you've been vacationing from all things internet and social media related, let us bring you up to speed: Lana Del Rey has been getting a ton of flack for her performance of "Video Games" and "Blue Jeans" on SNL this past weekend.
Harry Potter a.k.a. Daniel Radcliffe, playing the real-life hero, has graciously defended the burgeoning star to the British press. “It was unfortunate that people seemed to turn on her so quickly,” Radcliffe said.
Radcliffe, who hosted the show on the night Del Rey performed, believes that critics qualms with the singer are unjustified.
If you read what people are saying about her online, it's all about her past and her family and stuff that's nobody else's business," Radcliffe continued. "I don't think [the performance] warranted anywhere near that reaction."
What are your thoughts? Does Lana deserve the degree of backlash and critcism she's received for shaky SNL performance (her first major performance before her first album has even been dropped) or is Radcliffe right to feel the press should just leave Lana alone?
[via EW]
john January 17th, 2012 at 10:41 PM
I watched the performance live and am baffled by all the negative press. I think its completely undue. Lana del Rey has an incredible talent and for whatever reason people are placing more emphasis on her visual aesthetics and personal history. For what reason? Why not just let the music speak for itself!
Kat February 5th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Okay, I thought she was a little weird ...but liked the songs. Ahem, did no one ever think Natalie Merchant's performance style wasn't a little weird? And how fabulous is she?
ChristophHewett February 10th, 2012 at 01:55 PM
I've watch a couple of her live TV performances (SNL, Letterman and Later..with Jools) and there is a fundamental difference between the former and the two laters - the backing band. Video Games requires string quartet and piano (Grand Piano provided by both Letterman and Jools Holland). Being stuck with the SNL house band (doing little else but stand in the background) as a rookie performer on one of the US' biggest shows would shake anyone. Someone with experience wouldn't tolerate it and an informed audience would forgive it, instead the Haters pounce.